Open Water 2 : Adrift (2007)

Crappy film

It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

Whilst watching this film I was expecting a shark attack and I was very disappointed. Especially in a half an hour period of the film when the people stranded decided to no longer attempt to get on the boat and they were vunerable and once again no sharks pounced. There were many occasions and attempts that were not thought through at all and were very poor attempts to survive. Also, this film was extremely predictible, therefore gaining it not only a rating of 1 but also the title of, in my humble opinion, the worst film of all time.

I should have learned from past mistakes with these kind of films, but since I have some free leisurely time I decided to make my way through Netflix's suggestions and that's how I came to find Open Water 2: Adrift, which was apparently 97% suited to me. What makes this movie so terrible, in my opinion, is not that it's unrealistic as other reviewers claim it to be, but because it's so boring. Like many of these kind of films you know that the characters are going to die one by one leaving the main female protagonist to reign at the end. It was incredibly hard to be invested in the characters since most of them were irritating and completely one-dimensional. The acting was mediocre and that meant the relationships between the characters felt lacking, and I think in such an intense situation and whereby the entire movie is focused on that one group of people in the same setting, that connection between the characters and actors was incredibly important. What struck me from the beginning is how ridiculous the situation is. It seems like there should be an easy solution, but in reality there ISN'T, and people claiming otherwise are clearly unaware of how difficult it is to tread water in the middle of the open ocean, against the current and when in a panicked state. As a child I was swept out with my dad far out into the ocean, and let me tell you, even the strongest swimmers will struggle to keep treading water in that situation. Admittedly, some of the decisions the characters make aren't the most logical ones, but I'm sure anyone in that situation would have lapses in judgement. No one knows how they'd react in a life or death situation like that and fear can easily take over. However, I did find that the movie got more and more unrealistic as it continued. After treading water for what I can only assume is 4+ hours, why would anyone then decide to search the huge open ocean for a knife? Anyone with a brain cell knows that's an impossible task that would only result in death. Furthermore the fact that the Eric Dane's character survived is beyond unrealistic. There's no way anyone could have the energy or strength to keep afloat in a violent current like that in the middle of a storm, particularly after already having been in the water for hours without food or water. In addition, the main female character Amy (Susan May Pratt) finally manages to get aboard the boat after hours of fighting for survival and then decides voluntarily dive back into the ocean (leaving her infant child aboard the boat alone, might I add) to save the very asshole that had created the disaster that had killed her partner and all of her friends? Overall, Open Water 2: Adrift is a rather pointless viewing experience. I didn't get any enjoyment from watching it or particularly learn anything (except not to jump into the sea off a boat without having a way to get back onboard - duh). It's not a TERRIBLE movie, but it's certainly not good either. I suppose for those that are a fan of these kind of disaster movies set in water, it may be more enjoyable, but generally I can't imagine there are many people that would enjoy this movie.

I love shark movies. The Shallows was great, Open Water 1, even the latest one 47 Meters Down had some fun stuff but I was really blown away but Open Water 2. I thought no way could it be as good as the first one but it is scary in a way you don't see coming and isn't just a repeat of the first movie.As sequels go, this one is for sure worth your time!

When the first realize they can't get back on the boat they try one thing then doggy paddle for the next hour or two before trying something else. So many things they could have tried that they didn't. The movie was frustrating in that regard. However, if they used their brains then there wouldn't be a movie. I could go on and on and dissect their idiotic actions but ill allow you to judge the movie for yourself. Bottom line... not a bad movie, definitely keeps your attention but frustrating to say the least. Im not gonna even get into the end scene that leaves you scratching your head and what is going on. You'll see what I'm talking about.